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Halva vs. Caesar salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between halva and caesar salad

  • Halva is richer in copper, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, zinc, and manganese, yet caesar salad is richer in selenium, calcium, vitamin B2, and vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for halva is 120% higher.
  • Halva contains 8 times more magnesium than caesar salad. Halva contains 218mg of magnesium, while caesar salad contains 28mg.

Food types used in this article are Candies, halavah, plain and LITTLE CAESARS 14" Original Round Cheese Pizza, Regular Crust.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Halva
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 156% 9.9% 17% 170% 401% 118% 260% 25% 114% 63%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 70% 15% 88% 42% 44% 99% 59% 42% 171%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +678.6%
Contains more IronIron +93.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +854%
Contains more ZincZinc +168.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +162.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -57%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +172%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +606.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +173%
~equal in Potassium ~170mg

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Halva
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.33% 0% 0% 0% 106% 20% 54% 10% 80% 5% 0% 49% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 26% 12% 0% 94% 69% 61% 27% 0% 50% 15% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +237.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +156.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +900%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Halva
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12% 22% 60% 4% 2%
Protein: 12.49 g
Fats: 21.52 g
Carbs: 60.49 g
Water: 3.67 g
Other: 1.83 g
13% 10% 32% 43% 2%
Protein: 13.39 g
Fats: 9.54 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 43.39 g
Other: 2.18 g
Contains more FatsFats +125.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +92%
Contains more WaterWater +1082.3%
Contains more OtherOther +19.1%
~equal in Protein ~13.39g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Halva
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20% 39% 41%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.127 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.481 g
52% 30% 18%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.206 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.461 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +244.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +480.5%
~equal in Saturated fat ~4.206g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Halva Caesar salad
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Halva Caesar salad DV% diff.
Copper 1.202mg 0.126mg 120%
Phosphorus 607mg 231mg 54%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.481g 1.461g 47%
Magnesium 218mg 28mg 45%
Selenium 11.5µg 31.4µg 36%
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 27%
Iron 4.53mg 2.34mg 27%
Zinc 4.32mg 1.61mg 25%
Manganese 0.873mg 0.321mg 24%
Calcium 33mg 233mg 20%
Fats 21.52g 9.54g 18%
Vitamin B2 0.088mg 0.297mg 16%
Folate 65µg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 8.194g 2.38g 15%
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0.4µg 15%
Sodium 195mg 454mg 11%
Fiber 4.5g 1.7g 11%
Starch 25.29g 10%
Carbs 60.49g 31.5g 10%
Calories 469kcal 265kcal 10%
Vitamin A 0µg 78µg 9%
Cholesterol 0mg 24mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.174mg 0.447mg 5%
Vitamin K 5.9µg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.424mg 0.377mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.61mg 4%
Vitamin B3 2.856mg 3.237mg 2%
Protein 12.49g 13.39g 2%
Fructose 1.13g 1%
Potassium 187mg 170mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 55.99g 29.8g N/A
Sugar 4.02g N/A
Saturated fat 4.127g 4.206g 0%
Tryptophan 0.15mg 0%
Threonine 0.393mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.547mg 0%
Leucine 1.137mg 0%
Lysine 0.523mg 0%
Methionine 0.3mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.717mg 0%
Valine 0.7mg 0%
Histidine 0.36mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.155g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Halva Caesar salad
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
Halva
27%
Caesar salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
133%
Halva
65%
Caesar salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halva
Halva is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halva
Halva is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Halva
Halva contains less Sodium (difference - 259mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Halva
Halva is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.079000000000001g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Halva
Halva is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is relatively richer in vitamins

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Halva - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167996/nutrients
  2. Caesar salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172047/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.